01/24/2011

We have a great garden going this winter and there are a few holdovers that are making things interesting. In September 2009 I planted a Roma Grape tomato plant that did well last spring and struggled through the heat of the summer. I kept it growing and as soon as the weather broke in the fall, the blossoms covered the plant and growth took off.

It set hundreds of tomatoes and we have enjoyed them for the past month as they vine ripen.

Today we picked 192 tomatoes and that doesn't include over 150 this past weekend and nearly that many last week and the week before!

Along with the wonderful tomatoes, we have Chard (Bright Lights), Bell Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Hatch Chili Peppers, hundreds of Tomatillos, Onions, Oregano, Chives, Shallots, Sage, and many varieties of flowers growing in among the plants in the garden.